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Williams defends Sargeant sacrificing F1 car for Albon
After Albon’s car was damaged in a crash at Albert Park, Williams had to withdraw one of its entries due to not having a spare chassis. To keep Albon in the race, the controversial decision was made to give him Sargeant’s car, sidelining the American for the weekend. Williams decided this move was justified due to the tight battle in the constructors’ championship’s lower half. Every point is crucial in the close midfield contest, especially at tracks where Williams sees a strong chance to perform well. Despite the difficult decision, Williams prioritized team success over individual drivers, with the spare chassis issue stemming from production delays. The damaged chassis will be flown back for repairs at Williams’ Grove headquarters to ensure both cars can race in Japan.
